Netflix ’s upcoming Peaky Blinders film is already getting a ton of buzz thanks to the original BBC series’ stellar reputation.
Peaky Blinders, which ran for six seasons on the BBC between 2013 and 2022, follows the exploits of a famous Birmingham crime gang in the direct aftermath of the First World War.
The drama is loosely based on a real family-led gang who committed crimes in the English city from the 1880s to the 1920s.
Now, a movie is on the way, with Cillian Murphy set to reprise his iconic role as gangster Tommy Shelby.
Want to know more about the Peaky Blinders film? Here’s everything we know so far.
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What is the Peaky Blinders movie about?
Official plot details for the Peaky Blinders film are yet to be announced, but we know it will take place during World War II.
Netflix ’s Tudum has described it as “an epic continuation of the multi-award-winning, six-season gangster saga”.
Tom Harper, who directed episodes of the show’s first season in 2013, will direct the film from a script by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight.
He said: “When I first directed Peaky Blinders over 10 years ago, we didn’t know what the series would become, but we did know that there was something in the alchemy of the cast and the writing that felt explosive.
“Peaky has always been a story about family — and so it’s incredibly exciting to be reuniting with Steve and Cillian to bring the movie to audiences across the world on Netflix.”
Murphy added: "It seems like Tommy Shelby wasn’t finished with me. It is very gratifying to be re-collaborating with Steven Knight and Tom Harper on the film version of Peaky Blinders. This is one for the fans.”
Who is joining the cast of the Peaky Blinders movie?
Aside from Oscar-winning actor Murphy, who is returning as Tommy Shelby, the Peaky Blinders film cast will also include Dune’s Rebecca Ferguson, Saltburn’s Barry Keoghan and Pulp Fiction’s Tim Roth.
The A-list actors’ roles in the upcoming movie have not yet been disclosed, but series creator Knight has teased even more stars and fresh faces for the project.
Who else i s behind the Peaky Blinders movie?
The Peaky Blinders film is coming to Netflix, made in association with BBC Film.
As mentioned previously, Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight has written the script, while series director Tom Harper will return to direct the film.
Caryn Mandabach, Knight, Murphy and Guy Heeley will produce. Harper, David Kosse, Jamie Glazebrook, Andrew Warren and David Mason will executive produce the movie.
What is the Peaky Blinders movie’s release date?
An official release date for the film has not yet been confirmed, but the Peaky Blinders movie was greenlit earlier this year, with multiple casting announcements being released since then.
In reference to a release window, Netflix has simply said: “Check back soon for more information, by order of the Peaky Blinders.”
Who was in the original cast of Peaky Blinders?
The cast for the BBC’s Peaky Blinders TV series saw Cillian Murphy head up the notorious Shelby crime family as Tommy Shelby.
Meanwhile, Paul Anderson played Arthur Shelby, Sophie Rundle played Ada Shelby, Joe Cole played John Shelby, Harry Kirton played Finn Shelby and the late Helen McGrory played Polly Gray.
In addition, Annabelle Wallis portrayed Grace Burgess, Ned Dennehy played Charlie Strong, Finn Cole played Michael Gray and Natasha O’Keefe played Lizzie Star.
Also guest-starring was Tom Hardy as Alfie Solomons, Anya Taylor-Joy as Gina Gray and Adrien Brody as Luca Changretta.
Peaky Blinders is available to stream on Netflix and BBC iPlayer.
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